Computer viruses and ransomware continue to pose significant threats to computer users
Keeping your PC virus-free on Anglesey is easier than you might think. Anglesey Computer Solutions, a local IT support company, has been helping residents tackle computer viruses since 2005. They offer on-site services to remove malware, spyware, and viruses, ensuring your PC runs smooth.
Home users face several emerging cyber threats in 2025. Some key developments include:
- Proliferation of smart home devices such as hubs, CCTV, smart white goods etc, which often have weaker security makes it easier for criminals to gain access to the home network environment.
- Ransomware attacks have become more sophisticated and prevalent, with over 120 separate families of ransomware now in existence.
- PC pop-ups may trick users into downloading and installing malicious software, including viruses, ransomware, or spyware, compromising system security and privacy.
- Some pop-ups attempt to steal personal information like credit card details and passwords, which can be used for identity theft or sold on the dark web.
- False claims about system errors may lead users to take actions that destabilize their computers, such as deleting important files or modifying settings.
- Pop-ups may mimic legitimate warnings from reputable companies, luring users to provide sensitive information or call fake tech support numbers.
- Some pop-ups can hijack your browser, making it difficult to close the window without contacting “support”.
When these type of pop ups appear on your PC it can be very scary and they are designed to make you do what the scammers want , quickly and without giving you time to think.
Stop, think and shut down your PC should be the first action.
We have been able to help people with these type of infections. Sometimes a quick malware check of the PC is sufficient, sometimes a full data back up and program re-install is required.
If you are a home user losing access to your files may be inconvenient or upsetting. However for a business, it can be a big head ache. You may be unable to access customer or order details and lose access to important files. Could your business survive?
The techniques used by the criminals who develop the ransomware attacks are continually changing and no-one can offer a guarantee that your data will never be attacked or compromised.
Anglesey Computer Solutions can help you minimise the effect of such an attack and make sure your systems are set up in such a way as to allow you to return to work quickly with minimum loss of files by following a few simple best practice rules together with a multi-level protection strategy:
- Use a separate passwords for emails and banking accounts.
- Use an efficient antivirus package within built ransomware detection.
- Ensure the anti-virus and windows operating and programs are up to date.
- Windows 10 will no longer be secure after October 2025.
- Understand social engineering and phishing tactics.
- Do not visit questionable websites.
- Do not click links in emails.
- Almost 50% of scams come from social media sites.
- Have a secure back up of files and any important programs.
- Consider imaging of important computers for easier recovery.
- Implement / enable browser ad-blocking capacities
- Keep passwords complex and secure.